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Recent content by tapelessfiddle

  1. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Been a couple of days. New to google ads & have been trying to educate myself on the basics, what everything does and how it works. There's a lot of information out there for me to sift through, this is definitely a learning curve. 15.Google Ads 1.Keywords & Ad Groups First off, like everything...
  2. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    14.Marketing There's countless business that grow solely on print ads and EDDM (every door direct mail). I can't knock them, it works. I just don't have any competitive advantage in that, so I'd rather stay ahead of the curve competing with non tech business owners in a growing tech world. You...
  3. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    What I'm using to start 13.Software & Tools Wordpress Bookly Plug In This plug in had everything I was looking for in a booking software. It has a sophisticated design, elements of trust with checkout, booking calendar, list of services and more. I can cut the day up and allow the customer to...
  4. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Website design is complete just ironing out a few small details. Starting to learn more about google ads & am now working on setting up a campaign, gathering keywords & creating a spreadsheet. Have a couple interviews set up for tomorrow. After posting a craigslist hiring ad got 11 responses...
  5. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    11.Rewarding Good Work Always remember, they don't give a shit about you or your goals. They give a shit about themselves and their family. That's how it should be. You as the employer need to find a way so that the things you care about and the things they care about are aligned. Open...
  6. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    This is where I'm at right now, step 10. Put an ad out yesterday on craigslist looking for people to clean. Received about 10 responses so far, emailed them back and am trying to schedule when to meet up in person and conduct some interviews. Waiting for my website design to be finished & that...
  7. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    9.Finding Independent Contractors How do we find that crucial first team? There are folks out there that are very very good at what they do. If they are in lawn care, or cleaning, or car detailing, they are masters at their job. They understand their work, are friendly and open with clients...
  8. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Playing catch up, 2 a days for some time here. 8.Figuring Out Pricing & Value With the website I want to go after clients that are NOT shopping based on price. I just need to set my price, ignore the competition's pricing and make my decision: 1.Figure out how to accurately estimate/quote...
  9. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Thanks guys, appreciate the advice. Definitely looking to turn this into a business & not a job. Willing to put in all the time needed. Going to pick up a copy of E-Myth. 7.Pricing Mindset If you position your offering as a premium service with enough value-added components for the client, you...
  10. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Hey guys, Sorry for the delay, had some family staying with me. 6. Logo, DBA, Facebook This is what I had in place before I even started with step 1. Logo - I had helped my family member create a logo for local advertising 2 years ago. It was $50 on fiverr.com and felt good enough to use...
  11. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    This one's brief 5.Understanding Customers The easiest and quickest way to understand our customers and their pain points is to read reviews online of other cleaning companies, they don’t have to be nearby. Write down a list of all the worst complaints and 1 star reviews you can find. Put a...
  12. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Thanks guys! Figuring this out as I go. If somebody has any feedback or recommendations I'll take all that I can get. 4.Developing A Customer Service Mindset Think companies that are known for ridiculous service. That's what I'm aiming for. Is the customer always right? No! Actually, quite...
  13. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Thanks, I will check them both out. 3.Website Home Page: Requirements: -sophisticated design -elements of trust -booking calendar -list of services -payment option -nice pictures -1 or 2 paragraphs -contact info at bottom -service within a 20 mile radius of our location -when booking a day &...
  14. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Step 2 is a an overview & mash up of the info copy and pasted from the previous threads I mentioned. I added in a few personal notes as well. 2.Business Overview How the business works: 1.The customer goes to your website and books your service. 2.The website reserves date & time and brings...
  15. tapelessfiddle

    Starting A Cleaning Company

    EXECUTION 
    Hey everybody, Earlier this month I got inspired by Nzott and his thread NOTABLE! - [Progress] Growing a Cleaning Business Which lead me to this gem as well by localcasestudy View: https://www.reddit.com/r/EntrepreneurRideAlong/comments/tltuy/day_26_from_zero_to_website_launcha_recap_of/ And...
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